Politics City transportation workers complain of gender bias, favoritism A study documents widespread beliefs that employees face favoritism and discrimination against women. by David Kroman / April 2, 2018
Politics Not a done deal: Convention center expansion could face fight in city hall Councilmember Mike O'Brien wants more affordable housing and transit before green-lighting the expansion of the Washington State Convention Center. by David Kroman / March 30, 2018
Politics Judge strikes down Seattle law requiring landlords to accept first qualified tenant A King County Superior Court judge ruled the law violated landlords’ due process, property and free speech rights. by David Kroman / March 28, 2018 / Updated: 5:30 PM
Politics Seattle to clear minor pot convictions. Are felonies next? "This is really a necessary step to right the wrongs of what was a failed war on drugs," Mayor Durkan said by David Kroman / February 8, 2018
Politics City Light paid $375,000 to settle discrimination complaints Three years before #MeToo and the city's own public reckoning with harassment, a group of City Light female employees filed their own lawsuit. by David Kroman / February 7, 2018
Politics Tense moments, fruitful dialog and lots of laughs — all at Crosscut Festival Legal weed, police reform, the #MeToo movement — these were just a few of the topics of discussion at the first ever Crosscut Festival. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / February 2, 2018
Politics City Light months behind on hook-ups for new housing Seattle City Light is struggling to keep up with requests to connect new homes, commercial buildings and industrial warehouses to the grid. by David Kroman / February 1, 2018
Politics Harassment complaints could lead to a new office in City Hall Councilmember Kshama Sawant is interested in pursuing a new office to address harassment complaints. by David Kroman / January 31, 2018
Politics As harassment complaints rise, Durkan orders citywide review Mayor Jenny Durkan and members of the Seattle City Council announced a full review of the city’s harassment and discrimination policies. by David Kroman / January 25, 2018
Politics Crisis pregnancy centers required to have a disclaimer — but most don't New King County regulations require limited-service pregnancy centers to display "Not a Health Care facility" signage — but none are complying. by David Kroman / January 25, 2018